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A Season of Family, Community and Christmas Spirit connect families across the years. Remembering those who may find this season difficult is also of equal importance. Loneliness, financial pressures and the loss of loved ones can make winter a challenging time. A simple phone call, an invitation for a cup of tea or a helping hand to a neighbour can make an enormous difference. The true strength of Fingal lies in its people and their willingness to look out for one another. As Christmas approaches, let us support our local businesses, attend community events and make time for those around us. Whether through volunteering, donating to a local cause or simply offering a warm greeting on a cold morning, every small gesture counts. Winter may bring darkness earlier, but together we can ensure Fingal shines brightly with kindness, generosity and hope. That is the real spirit of Christmas.

As the winter sets in Fingal, bringing crisp mornings, shorter days and that all too familiar chill, it brings a growing sense of excitement in the air in our towns and villages with preparations for Christmas beginning to take shape! From Swords to Balbriggan; Malahide to Rush, and the many villages in between, Fingal begins to take on a special glow at this time of year. Shop windows sparkle, Christmas lights brighten our streets, and local businesses prepare for the busiest season on the calendar. Community groups, volunteers and local organisations are already working behind the scenes to make the coming weeks memorable for residents of all ages. For many, Christmas means welcoming loved ones home, sharing a meal around the table and creating memories that will last long after the decorations have been packed away. For children, it is a time of wonder and anticipation; for older generations, an opportunity to share traditions and stories that

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Christmas Magic Returns to Kenure Woods Rush is getting ready to sparkle this Christmas as the Kenure Woods Christmas Market returns on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November, promising two wonderful days of festive shopping, music, entertainment and Christmas magic for all the family! Organised by Rush Tourism in collaboration with Rush Community Council, this much-loved community event is all about bringing people together, supporting local businesses and encouraging everyone to Shop Local, Support Local and Keep Christmas Spending in Rush! A Christmas Market Full of Local Treasures Kenure Woods will be transformed into a festive wonderland, with a fantastic selection of local craftspeople, artists and independent traders offering unique handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, jewellery, artwork and plenty of special finds for under the Christmas tree. Adding to the magic, the wonderful David Owens will be playing festive favourites on his baby grand piano, creating a beautiful Christmas atmosphere throughout the weekend. Families can also look forward to free festive entertainment, with the hilarious Juggling Jack Frost and a host of colourful Christmas characters bringing laughter, surprises and plenty of photo opportunities for children of all ages. Saturday – Let’s Light Up Rush! The excitement builds on Saturday afternoon when the Christmas celebrations move to the Carroll Estates Stage at 4pm, where Rush Musical Society and The Rock Choir will fill Kenure Woods with festive carols and Christmas favourites. Santa Claus will make his grand arrival, piped into the main stage area by St Maur’s Pipe Band, before

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officially switching on the Kenure Gates Christmas Lights, signalling the start of the festive season in Rush! It’s set to be a magical moment for families and a wonderful new Christmas tradition for our village. Sunday – An Elf-tastic Christmas Adventure! The festivities continue on Sunday 29th November, with the Christmas Market once again packed with local traders, delicious food, festive treats and beautiful music from David Owens. But there’s an extra sprinkle of Christmas mischief in store! This year, Rush Tourism is introducing a brand-new Elf on the Shelf Christmas Treasure Hunt through Kenure Woods. Families will follow a magical woodland trail, solving clues, completing fun Christmas challenges and collecting Elf stamps along the way, with mischievous elves and festive characters adding to the excitement. And the best part? Participating families will have the chance to take home their very own Elf on the Shelf, just in time for the Christmas fun to begin! Shop Local, Celebrate Local, Support Rush! Rush Tourism and Rush Community Council would like to extend a sincere thank you to our generous sponsors, Rush Credit Union, Carroll Estates and Fingal County Council, whose support helps make this wonderful community celebration possible. Keep your business in Rush to keep Rush in business! Follow Rush Tourism on Facebook and Instagram for event updates, entertainment details and information on the Elf on the Shelf Christmas Treasure Hunt.

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“ECLECTIC” An Exhibition of Paintings by Rush Artists Margaret Dobinson Bernadette Galloghly Liam Kearns Following on from the success of last year’s exhibition, local artists Margaret Dobinson, Bernadette Galloghly and Liam Kearns are delighted to announce that they will again be showcasing new work in the Lusk Community Cultural Centre, Katie Hunt’s Cottage, Church Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin K45 CP40 from Saturday 31st October to Sunday 15th November 2026. This year’s exhibition will include a variety of paintings ranging from local seascapes, places of interest visited, classic still life and portraiture of humans and animals.

Rush AFC awarded with ‘Fabric of the Community’ programme The members of Rush AFC are delighted to learn that they have been awarded with the Shein ‘Fabric of the Community’ award, with the North County Dublin football club receiving €10,000 to support its work with young people and families in the local community. The programme is offering a total of €40,000 to grassroots organisations across Ireland this year, including charities, community groups, sports clubs, youth organisations and social enterprises, with three further monthly awards to be made between now and the end of 2026. Founded in 1970, Rush Athletic FC has almost 500 active players, including more than 100 girls and ladies, and has grown significantly in recent years. The club was awarded FAI Clubmark accreditation in 2022, recognising its commitment to governance, safeguarding and standards in grassroots football, and its former players include Irish international

Izzy Atkinson, who represented Ireland at the last FIFA Women’s World Cup. “We are delighted to be the first recipient of the SHEIN ‘Fabric of the Community’ programme awards,” Shay Dempsey, Chairman of Rush Athletic Football Club, said. “We want to make sure that every child who wants to play football has the opportunity to do so. This funding will help us continue to provide that opportunity

while allowing us to invest in the club and the volunteers who make it possible.” The €10,000 grant will help Rush Athletic support its growing membership, providing new equipment and training gear, as well as accredited FAI coaching and first-aid training for volunteers, ensuring safe, high-quality training while supporting player development.

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The RMYF Christmas Card Fund Raiser

Please support the Rush Multipurpose & Youth Facility Christmas Card Fund raising event. We are selling packs of 10 Christmas Card, Local Art by Local Artists. This is a great opportunity to support your local community and fend your friends and relatives a warm “Rush Christmas Greeting” The Rush Multipurpose & Youth Facility, a vibrant hub of activity and opportunity for children, young people, and community groups from Rush

and the surrounding areas. Open to the public six days a week, our facility is designed to meet the diverse needs of our community through a wide range of activities and services. Rush Multipurpose & Youth Facility is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) and a Registered Charity At Rush Multipurpose & Youth Facility, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our goal

is to support community development by offering programs and resources that promote community welfare. For detail where you can buy the Christmas cards (They also make a great Christmas Gift for a loved one) Local Art, Local Artist. For more information please email info@rmyf. ie, Phone: 01-8702934 or call in to see us: Rush Multipurpose Youth Facility, The Millbank, Rush, Co Dublin.

Dail Report – O’Donoghue Calls for Additional Garda Presence Concerns over rising antisocial behaviour in Dublin Fingal West have been raised in the Dáil, with Deputy O’Donoghue calling for greater Garda visibility and resources across the area. Speaking during the debate, O’Donoghue said the region had a strong community spirit and was “a fantastic part of the country”, but a lack of visible Garda resources was allowing some individuals to take advantage of communities. The Deputy pointed to a serious incident at Skerries Harbour during the summer, as well as concerns about open drug dealing in local towns and raised the issue of teenagers recording vicious attacks and sharing footage on social media. While acknowledging that local gardaí were doing their best, he said they needed additional resources and a stronger presence within the communities they serve. Deputy O’Donoghue specifically highlighted Garda stations in Rush, Lusk and Skerries, 8

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saying the towns now each have populations of more than 10,000 people and that stations are currently open for just two hours a week, arguing that this level of access was insufficient for growing communities. He called on the Government to address the issue directly and to increase the number of Gardaí working in the North County, both on local streets and in Garda stations. Minister Chambers said he appreciated the concerns raised about growing communities in Dublin Fingal West and acknowledged reports of increased antisocial behaviour in recent months. He said the Government had sought to significantly expand Garda numbers and that increased civilianisation would also allow for the redeployment of gardaí to frontline duties. Minister Chambers said he would seek specific information from the Minister for Justice on Garda allocations and would relay the Deputy O’Donoghues concerns.

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Did you know there’s a Vineyard in Dunleer?! Fairy Trees Winery make red, white, rosé and sparkling wines using traditional French methods. They run daily tours of the vineyard, which include wine tasting! Their tours & wine make perfect Christmas gifts. Buy/Book at: www. fairytrees.ie Land of Light - at legendary venue - Irish National Stud Kildare, is a Spectacular Illumination. This enchanting trail promises an unforgettable experience for families with light displays, cutting-edge lasers, larger-than-life installations and photo opportunities galore! www.landoflight.ie Christmas Island is a unique Santa experience. Meet the elves, enjoy tubing, mini golf, face painting, boat rides & so much more! https:// www.christmasisland.ie/ Skypark Adventure Lights Carlingford is back with more twinkly lights than ever. Toast smores, solve the maze and enjoy all the activities for a fun, festive family evening. https://skypark.ie/

adventure-lights-skypark/ Bracken Court Hotel Christmas Party Nights have delicious dining and music to dance the night away! Their Festive Afternoon Tea is sumptuous, and their Gift Vouchers make ideal Christmas gifts. Magic of Christmas at Airfield Estate is a relaxed and heartwarming experience, created with little ones in mind. https://events.liveit.io/ airfield-estate/the-magic-of-christmas-at-airfield/ Farnham Estate is wonderful for winter getaways, spa trips and festive dining. Their new Villa/Apartment accommodation is perfect for groups who want to stay together, while having access to the hotel’s fantastic amenities. Need Christmas gift shopping inspo? www. wanapix.ie have fabulous, personalised gifts and use mams.ie code ‘XMASWITHWANAPIX’ for 10% off. With a pool, sensory room and relaxed atmosphere, Pillo Hotel Ashbourne is ideal for family breaks. Close to Emerald Park and Dublin

City, it’s ideally located. And Ashbourne is a lovely village too, perfect for a ramble. Step into the enchantment of Winter Woodland at Beyond the Trees Avondale, where twinkling lights, festive delights, and magical adventures await. Craft markets, Santa visits & yummy food, make it a must visit. Close by is Wicklow on Ice, a real-ice rink in the Great Barn! Elf Town Dublin is a spectacular, storyled Christmas experience. Combining live performance, beautifully themed environments, interactive activities, Santa’s real reindeer, and a magical private family visit with Santa! Book at https://elftowndublin.ie/ It’s not easy finding family friendly hotels in Dublin City Centre so we were delighted to discover Aloft Hotel in The Liberties. With interconnecting rooms, a relaxed atmosphere and child friendly dining, it’s perfect for families. mams.ie has lots of competitions, gift ideas and winter activity suggestions, so make sure you’re following us!

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Rush Tidy Towns Celebrate their Volunteers

On Friday the 2nd of October Rush Tidy Towns held a gala event for it’s volunteers in Rush Golf Club. The guests were welcomed by Piper Adam McCann, and following a lavish meal the formalities commenced, leading to awards being presented by Mayor Tony Murphy and Chairperson of Rush Tidy Towns Brendan O’Reilly to over 20

worthy winners. The main winners on the night were: Volunteer of the year - Ken Goslin Newcomer of the year - David Mills Project of the year - Harbour Park edging, Ken/Mick’s team Gardener of the year - Edel’s team Chairperson Brendan O’Reilly congratulated all the attendees and

winners, and thanked Rush Golf Club for their excellent hospitality and all the local sponsors associated with the event. The award ceremony was sponsored by local TD Robert O’Donoghue, and Roger Bell from Bell Architects. Prizes were sponsored by SuperValu Rush and Joyous Garden. Music was

provided by piper Adam McCann and Adrian Leonard and sponsored by Creative Ireland. Mayor Tony Murphy paid tribute to all the Volunteers and the Committee for all their hard work and dedication and added that the presentation of Rush is a credit to them all.

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Will We Have More Lotto Millionaires? By Dave Kavanagh Well, statistically, the short answer is “Yes” but we know what they say, “there are liars, damn liars and statisticians”. The recent changes that saw the company that runs the Irish National Lottery, reduce your choice of six numbers from 1-47, to 1-45, therefore reducing the chance of winning the jackpot from 1 in 10.7million, back to 1 in 8.1million, which is what it was up to 2015 before they increased the numbers. When the Irish Lotto first started it was 6 numbers from 36 but following a syndicate realising that they could purchase all combinations for less than a million pounds and guarantee a jackpot win, the amount of numbers was increased. In addition to the slightly better odds of winning the jackpot, they have also increased the prize money for winning Lotto Plus 2 from €250,000 to €1million (the same as Lotto Plus 1) so statistically, there is a higher probability that we will see a higher number of people win at least €1million. By comparison, anyone in Ireland that has Serious Illness Cover (AKA Critical Illness cover or Specified Illness Cover) has a 1 in 4 chance of making a claim before they reach the age of 65. Now, 1 in 4 sounds a lot better odds than 1 in 8.1million but human nature being what it is, people don’t want to think about bad things happening to them. They would rather think

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of good things happening to them, so they will happily spend their hard-earned money on the Lotto or even Euromillions (which has even higher odds to win the jackpot of 1 in almost 140million) than consider spending some of it on protection type plans, such as serious illness cover. When we see the vast amount of claims paid out by the life companies every year and also the amount of people diagnosed with illnesses that are covered, the real gamble is not having cover in place.

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